Professional IFRS Training Course

The training program offers a comprehensive and interactive learning experience for accountants, financial and sustainability advisors and risk officers seeking to navigate the evolving landscape of sustainability and climate-related risks.

Over the course of two days, participants will delve into the new IFRS sustainability standards and explore their implications on financial statements and financial positions.

They will gain a solid understanding of the purpose and historical development of financial and sustainability disclosures, recognizing the need for enhanced transparency and accountability in reporting.

Additionally, participants will learn how to effectively integrate sustainability considerations into their risk management processes, financial analyses and decision-making processes.

The new IFRS sustainability disclosure, consisting of IFRS S1 and IFRS S2, ushers in a new era of sustainability-related disclosures in capital markets worldwide.

These standards provide a common language for companies to communicate their sustainability-related risks and opportunities, including the effect of climate-related factors on their prospects.

With a focus on enhancing trust, transparency, and informed decision-making, the new IFRS sustainability disclosure standards connect the financial system and statements with sustainability and climate disclosures, creating a comprehensive global baseline for reporting and enabling investors to better understand the sustainability performance of companies.

Learning Objectives

• Understand the purpose and objectives of the new IFRS sustainability disclosures.
• Explore the integration of the new sustainability disclosures with existing reporting frameworks and standards.
• Gain an overview of financial statements and the major utilized disclosures with sustainability implications.
• Identify the impact of sustainability and climate-related risks on financial statements and financial positions.
• Identify and respond to the risks and opportunities posed by sustainability and climate change, contributing to more resilient and sustainable financial strategies and outcomes.
• Learn strategies for effectively tracking and monitoring sustainability risks in financial reporting.
• Understand the new thinking perspective required to incorporate sustainability considerations into financial analysis and decision-making.
• Enhance skills in integrating sustainability information into investment analysis and advisory services.
• Develop an understanding of the role of accountants and financial advisors in driving sustainable decision-making.
• Apply knowledge through interactive exercises, group discussions, and case studies to reinforce learning outcomes.